Hi Ric,
Jim Lill gave you the best reply to your problem.
Now as far as good mechanics in this area: L & S Peugeot
405 3RD AVE,
Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-624-0444
Ask for Steve. Tell him that Paul from Long Island, sent you.
Next very good: PIERRE'S IMPORTS
Copiague, NY 11726
631-842-3228
Talk to Pierre, and tell him, Paul sent you ! I also have a couple more if you need them ! I
do most of my own work but for large jobs have used these guys.
R S V wrote:
> I have an immaculate, beautifully and lovingly maintained 88
> 505-STI w/ only 40,000 miles. The automobile is garaged and
> only driven on weekends.
>
> New York City probably has the worst roads in the USA, and if
> you believe the stories about the size of rats/rodents here, you
> can imagine the state of roads/pot holes in the city. Although
> i do most of my own cosmetic detailing on the automobile,
> recently a detailer (who is not a mechanic) told me that i
> needed new rear shock absorbers because the peugeot "looked
> lower than normal." since he made that comment, I am aware that
> the 505 does seem lower and that it's rider seems different.
>
> Not being a mechanic and not knowing a reputable import mechanic
> up here (I usually drive my car to Loy's in Virginia and need
> someone in the Manhattan area to service the car -- any
> suggestions?) can anyone tell me how I would determine if in
> fact the rear shocks need to be replaced? (A recent passenger
> in the 505 said he believed he "felt" and "heard" the rear tires
> rubbing the wheel-well when we rode over a bump, but I think he
> was just reacting to the detailer's comments.)
>
> Help guys ... I don't want to do damage to my beloved 505 but I
> also don't want to be taken for a ride (excuse the pun) by a
> mechanic to change the shocks if it isn't necessary.
>
> Thanks
> Ric Valeala
> New York, New York
>
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